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Creatine for Women Over 40: A Game-Changer for Muscle, Bone, and Brain Support

Many women experience muscle loss, fatigue, brain fog, and weaker bones during perimenopause and menopause. Creatine is a clinically researched supplement that supports women over 40 by preserving lean muscle, improving bone density, boosting metabolism, and enhancing cognitive function. Safe and effective for long-term use, creatine helps combat midlife changes and promotes lasting strength, energy, and mental clarity, making it one of the most powerful yet underutilized supplements for women’s health.

Andi Giachetti, FNP-C, AFMC
Mind & Body Health

Staying Grounded When Life Feels Overwhelming

Feeling overwhelmed by life's chaos? Try grounding yourself with these simple mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and regain balance in just five minutes a day! Trust me, you don’t need a mountain retreat—just a quiet spot and a bit of breathing to reset your mind and body.

Andi Giachetti, FNP-C, AFMC
Hormone Health

Let’s Talk Hormones: Breaking the HRT Stigma with Facts, Not Fear

Menopause can feel like a wild ride - with hot flashes, brain fog, and sleepless nights - but it doesn’t have to be something you just “push through.” This blog tackles the outdated fears around hormone replacement therapy (HRT) with updated research and a refreshing perspective on how HRT can protect your heart, bones, and brain. We break down the myths, clarify the science, and explore how bioidentical hormones might be a safer, smarter option for many women. Curious if HRT is right for you? This is the honest, approachable guide you’ve been waiting for.

Andi Giachetti, FNP-C, AFMC
Gut Health

Healing Your Gut from the Inside Out: How the 5R Approach Can Transform Digestive Health

The 5R Protocol is a step-by-step, functional medicine approach to healing the gut by addressing the root causes of digestive issues—not just the symptoms. It includes five key phases: Remove harmful triggers, Replace missing digestive support, Reinoculate the gut with beneficial bacteria, Repair the gut lining, and Rebalance lifestyle habits that impact gut health. This personalized, holistic method has helped many people find lasting relief from issues like bloating, food sensitivities, IBS, and more, and can be a powerful next step toward feeling like yourself again.

Andi Giachetti, FNP-C, AFMC
Hormone Health

Why Perimenopause Feels Worse in Summer (And What You Can Do About It)

Struggling with hot flashes, bloating, mood swings, or sleepless nights during summer? You're not alone - and it's not just the weather. Hormonal changes during perimenopause can turn up the heat on symptoms, especially when combined with stress, disrupted sleep, and poor gut health. This guide breaks down why summer feels harder in perimenopause and offers practical, natural strategies to feel cooler, calmer, and more in control. Learn how to support your hormones, gut, and nervous system, so you can actually enjoy the season again.

Andi Giachetti, FNP-C, AFMC